
Midnight Sun holiday tips

Summer in Rovaniemi - Best Tips for Memorable Summer Experiences
Welcome to Rovaniemi in the summer. Our tips to get to know the city's cultural offerings, enjoy the natural attractions and a summer full of events.
Cultural experiences for the whole family:
- Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
- Korundi House of Culture
- Science Centre Pilke
Summer festivals and concerts from here.
- Simerock 8. - 9.8.2025
- Santa Open Air music festival 4-5.7.2025
- Restaurant Valdemari - The call of the river bank. Only riverside terrace by the Ounaskoski falls with outdoor music events.
Summer activities:
- Roiske - center of summer activities
- Nature Trails - Lean on shelters and hiking trails around Rovaniemi
- Beaches - Biggest and most popular beaches in Rovaniemi are Ounaskoski beach and Ounaspaviljonki leisure area.
- Beach Volleyball -fields - can be found at the beaches in Ounaspaviljonki, Vaarala, Otvotie, Salmijärvi, Paavalniemi and Alakorkalo.
- Spa and Bowling Santasport offers a wide range of leisure and well-being activities, such as bowling and spa.
- Arctic Glow Minigolf
- Adventure Park Huima
- Angry Birds Activity Park
- Amethyst Mine visit at Luosto in summer
- Equipment rental in Rovaniemi
- Santa Claus Village is home to several souvenir shops, Santa Claus' main post office, entertainment companies, cafes and restaurants. Of course, you can also meet Santa Claus in his own chamber every day of the year.
Cute animal friends:
- Husky Park
- Santa Claus Reindeer
- Ranua Resort Wildlife Park
Specializes in arctic and northern animal species. The animals’ spacious enclosures are located in the middle of the northern coniferous forest, which is also the natural environment for most of the species living in the park. 80 km travel from Rovaniemi.
Borrow from the hotel:
- Yard Activity Bar at the hotel reception - outside summer sports games and kids activity toys for borrowing for our hotel guests.
- Bicycles for borrowing for our hotel guests in the summertime - ask from the reception.
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